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Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life — Content Guide for Parents

By Rachel Renee RussellSimon & Schuster, Limited2025-11-20ISBN 9781398557840384 pages
Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

With brand-new, full-colour illustrations, the book that started the internationally bestselling Dork Diaries series comes alive in full bloom and geared for a new modern middle school audience.

New school. New life. New drama.
New edition in AMAZING FULL COLOUR!

THINK GUMBALLS, RAINBOWS, AND SWEET TREATS! Nikki Maxwell's very first diary, filled with drama, tears, and lots of laughs (sometimes snotty ones!) is now filled with SQUEE-worthy new bright, vibrant, sweet-coloured art! OMG!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the social struggles of a middle school student and does not include physical violence or aggressive behavior. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is humorous and focuses on relatable middle school experiences, which are not intended to frighten readers.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the social struggles of a middle school student and does not include physical violence or aggressive behavior.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is humorous and focuses on relatable middle school experiences, which are not intended to frighten readers.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference reviews and general information but do not mention any religious practices or themes.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative discusses social dynamics but does not focus on race as a central theme.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have profanity?

    The book includes mild profanity such as 'sucked' and 'butt', as well as the abbreviation 'OMG'. These terms are used in a light-hearted context typical of middle school humor.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative is centered around personal and social issues faced by the protagonist rather than environmental topics.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is centered around middle school experiences and friendships without any explicit references to sexual themes.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have gender roles?

    The book features a female protagonist navigating middle school life but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on friendship and personal growth rather than gender expectations.

  • Does Dork Diaries Full-Colour Edition Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general reviews and do not indicate any explicit LGBTQ+ content.